First published 2021
Amanda Nguyen crafts a tribute to women who defied convention and reshaped their worlds. Her book examines Bvlgari's Magnifica jewelry collection, which honors female pioneers who challenged boundaries in male-dominated societies. Nguyen structures her exploration around three core elements: precious stones, influential women who served as inspiration, and the skilled craftspeople who create the pieces. She divides the work into Head, Heart, and Hands sections to map Bvlgari's approach to jewelry creation. The book features striking photographs of the collection alongside voices of female contributors who share their perspectives. These women, spanning roles as artists, patrons, and thinkers, demonstrated courage and resilience while pursuing unconventional paths. Nguyen shows how their stories connect to contemporary women seeking to follow their instincts and develop their abilities. The book presents these historical figures as models of determination who refused to apologize for reimagining their futures. Through examining both the physical beauty of the jewelry and the stories of the women it celebrates, Nguyen creates a resource for readers looking to understand how creative vision and bold thinking can transform established norms.
Genres: art, gender-studies, feminism, biography-memoir, fashion-designers, 21st-century, fashion, fashion-design
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: bold-thinking, creative-vision, determination, reimagining-futures
Period: 21st-Century
208 pages · Hardcover · Rizzoli